Historical Health And Fitness Trends

Many people nowadays may probably be living a toxic and always busy lifestyle. However, this should not hinder any one from targeting a goal to be healthy and fit. In fact, there are numerous health spas and gyms that can be found everywhere offering services and facilities for people who want to be fit and healthy. Included in the services are popular trends in health and fitness that aids in the overall improvement of a persons well being.

During the early part of the 20th century in Germany, Joseph Pilates has developed one of todays hottest trends in health and fitness. The program of Pilates entails improving the central postural muscles which are essential in balancing the body and in supporting the spine. Also, Pilates is aimed at teaching proper breathing, aligning the spine and strengthening the muscles. In brief, Pilates works on the good physical and mental condition of the body.

In America, at the height of economic depression during the 1920s, the art of pole dancing was developed. Pole fitness is one of the forms of this pole dance which some people nowadays are utilizing for their health and fitness regime. A pole is used in firming and conditioning the arms, thighs, abs and back. The program incorporates combination of jazz, ballet, acrobat and gymnastics.

In the early part of 1970s, Hot Yoga or Bikram Yoga was developed by Bikram Choudhury. This synthesized form of the traditional yoga is focused on the bodys overall wellness. Hot yoga involves deep stretching to prevent injury and relieve stress. Every muscle, organ and joint of the body is stimulated and restored its healthy condition. In this form of yoga, a participant is required to stay warm by wearing layers of clothing or switching a rooms heat on.

During the 1990s in Colombia, Zumba was developed by the choreographer Alberto Perez. This physical fitness program combines international and Latin music and dance for a more enjoyable exercise. Aside from being entertaining, Zumba is perfect in polishing the bodys shape as it helps boost metabolism or the rate of burning calories in the body. Balance and posture are also improved with the programs basic steps.

Kettlebells, also called girya are exercise tools looking like a cannon ball with handle of a large iron bowl with handle. They surprisingly make a person on a workout session to feel lively and comfortable while exercising. This revolutionary equipment helps improve the muscle mass in many key areas of the body such as back, thighs and abs. This fitness program is also effective in increasing the fat burning rate of the body for a slim waist.

Speaking of burning calories, another fitness trend called Spinning is utilized to effectively shed 900 calories. In fact, Spinning is one of the intense workouts for fitness. Spinning involves loud and thumping music while sweating out on a stationary bike.

Tai-chi is a fitness trend popular which has its origin from the Far East. This workout is executed on a standing position while moving in a very slow and methodical fashion, the body is twisted and the limbs are raised or lowered. A soothing and quiet music is used while doing this program.